Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a Program Manager to serve as the senior leader responsible for full execution of the Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) contract supporting the U.S. Department of State, INL Air Wing. This position provides strategic oversight and accountable leadership for global aviation operations, maintenance, logistics, UAS/CUAS integration, safety, business operations, and contract performance across a fleet of 100+ aircraft operating internationally.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and oversight ensuring alignment with DoS/INL objectives
- Serve as the authoritative voice to the COR and TPOC
- Develop and maintain the program roadmap, milestones, and resource needs
- Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions when required
- Lead total contract execution including global operations, financial performance, and award-term compliance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with COR, TPOC, and DoS/INL stakeholders
- Participate in regular update meetings and present program status
- Facilitate effective communication between client and internal teams
- Represent the program at executive-level meetings across multiple government agencies
- Engage senior stakeholders to align priorities and resolve operational challenges
- Lead long-term planning to enhance program effectiveness and mission success
- Identify growth opportunities and develop strategic recommendations
- Anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Align program activities with evolving client requirements
- Support international operational frameworks (SOFA, country clearances, host-nation regulations)
- Establish and maintain governance structures, decision-making processes, and escalation paths
- Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and aviation requirements
- Oversee risk management activities and mitigation planning
- Review and approve key deliverables prior to client submission
- Ensure adherence to FAA, ICAO, Part 135-style operations, and DoS aviation standards
- Provide leadership and guidance to PMO and functional managers
- Ensure proper staffing and resource allocation across all program locations
- Promote a culture of safety, operational excellence, and mission readiness
- Lead geographically dispersed and internationally deployed teams
- Oversee cost, schedule, and performance for a $100M+ aviation program
- Manage Cost-Reimbursement and IDIQ contract structures in compliance with FAR/DFARS
- Ensure budget execution aligns with contract ceilings and award fee criteria
- Direct business operations to meet contract compliance and reporting requirements
Skills
- 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience
- Minimum 10+ years leading complex mission operations or large-scale aviation programs
- Experience managing programs valued at $100M+
- Proven leadership of dispersed and internationally deployed teams
- Experience managing large, diverse RW/FW/UAS fleets in global operations
- Demonstrated ability to engage senior government and internal stakeholders
- Experience supporting U.S. Government aviation programs (INL, DoW, DHS, DoS)
- Familiarity with SOFA, country clearances, and host-nation regulations
- Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS
- Experience managing Cost-Reimbursement and IDIQ contracts
- Knowledge of FAA, ICAO, and Part 135-style aviation operations
- Smartsheet and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Clearnce: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
- GSA/FEDSIM experience preferred
- Microsoft Project
- Power BI or similar analytics tools
- Aviation SMS, QA/QC, or eMRO systems
- Enterprise PMO or portfolio management systems
- Clearance: Possess and maintains a TS/SCI clearance
Benefits
- Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings Plan Options (401(k))
- Financial planning tools
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application
Company Overview
HII’s Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://tsd.huntingtoningalls.com/.